Mitsubishi Carisma
Mitsubishi Carisma Hatchback (1995-1999)
The Mitsubishi Carisma is a car model of the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi, which was produced from 1995 to 2004 together with the Volvo S40/V40 in the Netherlands.
Technically, the car shares consequently some Volvo, but also Renault components ( eg gearbox of Renault). However, a Renault gearbox is not installed in any vehicle. One recognizes vehicles in question at the typical Renault rear gear, which makes necessary to engage reverse, the lifting of a ring below the gear selector. Renault engines with gearboxes are 1.6- and 1.8 - liter engines (even the MSX ) - GDI other hand, has a Mitsubishi transmission.
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Carisma I (1995-1999)
In 1995, the Mitsubishi Carisma hatchback was introduced as the general public. He is the first in the Netherlands, at NedCar ( a joint venture between Volvo, Mitsubishi and the Dutch State ) produced Mitsubishi. It is characterized by a large interior for its class. The Carisma was first with a 1.6 - and 1.8 -liter four -cylinder gasoline engine with 66 kW (90 hp) and 85 kW (115 hp).
1996 was a classic notchback sedan with a little more luggage capacity (480 liters instead of 430 liters). This version is a house with more powerful engines and therefore more expensive alternative to simultaneously introduced and some smaller Lancer type CJO, but much less popular than the hatchback. In early 1997, held a diesel engine moving into the Carisma. It is a well-known already from the Renault 19 1.9 - liter engine with 66 kW (90 hp).
The end of 1997 Carisma became the source of innovation for Mitsubishi in Europe. He received the 1.8-liter GDI engine with 92 kW ( 125 hp ), which replaced the conventional 1.8 - liter engine. It is the first offered on a large scale in Europe petrol engine with direct injection. As a notchback version of the Carisma GDI was also exported to Japan for a short time. In Europe there was the Carisma in the following accessories: GL, GLX / LX as well as GLS / LS, as well as some special models such as GDI EXE or MSX (103 kW/140 hp). The GDI direct -injection engine is very fuel efficient engine which can also achieve high mileages with appropriate maintenance, further these engines have proven to be very reliable.
Speak the favorable consumption and engine performance For the GDI engine. In contradiction, however, are possible through the EGR coking of the intake tract, which may affect consumption and engine response.
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Carisma II (1999-2004)
In 1999, the Carisma was visually and technically strong revised. The 1.6 - liter petrol engine now develops 73 kW (99 hp) and new equipment lines were introduced: the standard Classic model, the long- distance driving comfort, sporty Avance version and upscale design called Elegance.
2000, the GDI engine has been revised. He received a modified throttle body, other engine software and a modified high-pressure pump unit and now provides 90 kW (122 hp). In addition, the old diesel by two new 1.9 DI-D engines (common rail diesel ) with either 75 kW ( 102 hp ) or 85 kW is replaced (115 hp ) from the Renault - shelf. They are regarded as particularly smooth running and economical.
2000 also appeared the special model dynamics, which represented the culmination of the Carisma series. It had one of Formula 1 specialists Fondmetal ( Minardi ) developed body kit and 17 -inch wheels and was available exclusively with the GDI engine. The 1.6 -liter engine has been optimized again and now provides 76 kW (103 hp).
2002 Carisma again received a minor facelift, recognizable by darkened headlamps, new seat covers and silver Mitsubishi emblems; Moreover, the cockpit design has been changed ( modified steering layout). In Germany at the same time was the notchback version of the program.
The 1.8 -liter GDI direct injection gasoline engine has been removed from the program in 2003.
In 2004 the production of the Carisma in favor of the new Colt Z30 was set running in Born of the band ever since. Successor of the Carisma is from 2003 available in the sedan and station wagon Lancer. Despite the larger external dimensions of the Lancer interior offers less space than the Carisma.
Since Mitsubishi Lancer 1999-2003 officially gave in Germany, based on his Lancer Evolution was temporarily sold as a Carisma GT Evolution.